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fattoush salad in white bowl

Fattoush Salad with Orange Marmalade Dressing

Marmalade fattoush is a twist on the classic middle eastern chopped vegetable salad that combines herbs, tomato and cucumber with toasted pitta bread for added crunch. Marmalade replaces lemon juice for a sweet tangy dressing. Goes well with grilled meat or fish for a summer meal. Whether you are looking for an easy accompaniment to a main meal, a light…

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3 cute cup cake ideas and recipe

3 Cute Easter Cupcakes to Make

I’ve got three cute Easter Cupcake ideas for you, perfect for all those Easter family gatherings, school events and get-togethers on your calendar this month. Although they look pretty fancy, I guarantee they are super easy to make. I’ve included a Basic Vanilla Cupcake Recipe and one for Buttercream Icing too, but go ahead and use a packet mix or…

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Halloween Movie night decorations

Decorate for Halloween Movie Nights – Embrace Schlocktober as your Fun Spooky Tradition!

Lovers of schlock-y horror movies rejoice! It’s October, the spookiest month of the year, so why not embrace a new tradition of Halloween movie nights and enjoy Schlocktober! Lyndsay, the super creative talent behind Lyndsay Makes, and her husband James are cinephiles. They’ve have taken their love of Halloween movie nights to the next level by decorating their ‘screening room’…

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Easy Christmas Tree Cookie Recipe mypoppet.com.au

Christmas Tree Cookies – A Fun & Festive Biscuit Recipe

These tasty Christmas Tree Cookies are so easy to bake, you’ll be whipping up a batch as gifts for all your friends and neighbours this festive season. The kids will love helping with the rolling, cutting and decorating. Get as creative as you like with the toppings, or decorate with a simple garland like I have here. I’ve used a…

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French crepe recipe - Crepes topped with orange slices and whipped cream

Easy Crepe Recipe – A French Classic

An easy to make Basic Crepe Recipe that can be whipped up from simple pantry ingredients. These French style crepes are sure to please. Sitting down to a lovely stack of warm crepes brings back such fond memories of my childhood, when mum would whip up a batch of thin pancakes on a Sunday afternoon. Enjoyed with dollops of Dulce de…

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Jam Tarts recipe

Mini Strawberry Jam Tarts – Easy 2 Ingredient Recipe

If you feel like making a sweet treat with the kids for afternoon tea, these easy Mini Strawberry Jam Tarts use only two simple ingredients and take only minutes to bake. Emma and I have been baking up a storm now that we are spending all our time at home. We’ve made banana cake, and cookies, but the simplicity of…

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Easy Homemade Sausage rolls recipe mypoppet.com.au

Super Easy Homemade Sausage Rolls

Nothing tastes as good as a homemade sausage roll straight out of the oven. When the Mr suggested I pop over to the local bakery to pick up some sausage rolls for lunch, I whipped up a batch of my Super Easy Sausage Rolls instead, with just a few ingredients already sitting in my fridge. There’s hardly any prep worked…

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strawberry salad in bowl - Salad dressing recipes

15 Salad Dressing Recipes for Next Level Salads!

Are you ready to take your salads to the next level? Well, this collection of delicious, and easy to make salad dressing recipes are sure to make your next salad a flavour sensation! Salads are so quick to prepare, but even if you change up the ingredients, they can get a little boring after a while if you are using…

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Doctor themed party game idea

Operation Ouch Birthday – Doctor Themed Party

If your kiddo is a fan of the educational, and super fun, British TV show Operation Ouch, they are going to love this Operation Ouch Doctor themed party that my nieces just had for their combined Birthday celebration. Both Amalia and Eva are big fans of twin doctors Dr Chris and Dr Xand. Through fun science experiments, ambulance ride-alongs and…

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apricot crumble in a dish with fresh apricots

Apricot Crumble with Coconut Crumble Topping

What do you do when a friendly neighbour gifts you a large bag of homegrown apricots? Make Apricot Crumble of course! If you are lucky enough to have an abundance of apricots, this delicious fruit crumble recipe is super easy to make and requires minimal preparation. I’ve never been a huge fan of apricots in the past until I tasted…

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